Kenmore 721.64684 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when Place in a microwavable baking dish partially thawed if possible Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SHELLFISH Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Scallops Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish 18 DEFROSTING TIPS e When using Auto Defrost the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place itin a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even de2. FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwa
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4. width of 36 inches 91 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar location Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven
5. as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
6. cook power or to add extra minutes at the set cook power to your cooking cycle 13 Cook Time Touch this pad followed by number pads to set a cooking time 14 Power Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed 15 START Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START 16 STOP Clear Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display 17 Clock Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day HSITSNA 18 Fan Touch this pad to tum the fan on or off 19 Light gt Touch this pad to turn the light on high night or off NOTE If you try to enter incorrect instructions you will not hear any tones Touch STOP Clear and re enter the instructions Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully AUDIBLE SIGNALS Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle CLOCK When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the
7. day Time counting 2 oo Twice Minute down and COOK NOTE Each time touch ADD MINUTE it will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power For best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH 100 power Refer to the Microwave Power Levels Table on page 15 for more information NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven will automatically cook at HIGH 100 power Example To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch Display Shows Cook me Time counting down and COOK 14 MULTI STAGE COOKING For best results some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 2 stages Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch Display Shows Book Time 2 3 0 to set a 3 minute cook time for first stage Power 8 to set an 80 cook power for the first stage Cook ime 7 Q 0 to set a 7 minute cook time for second stage 7 Power 8 865 to set a 50 cook power for the second stage Pa A j e Time counting down 9 START and COOK my EL a 10 When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results some recipes call for different cook p
8. in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven e Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Electrical connection Microwave oven features m Z Q Your microwave oven is designed to make your 4 Vent Grill
9. meats poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Kitchen Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange to get best defrost results Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Available weight is 0 1 6 0 lbs Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef Touch Display Shows Auto Defrost dEF 3 1 and 2 to enter the weight e 4 CEARD 3 Time counting down n O A 9 Aaa NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At this time open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle 16 OPERATING TIPS For best r
10. or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do nat use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS e For all cord connected appliances Do not use an extension cord If the power The microwave oven must be grounded supply cord is too short have a qualified In the event of an electrical short circuit electrician or serviceman install an outlet grounding reduces the risk of electric near the microwave oven shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is e For a permanently connected appliance equipped with a cord having a grounding The microwave oven must be connected wire with a grounding plug The plug must to a grounded metallic permanent wiring be plugged into an outlet that is properly system or an equipment grounding installed and grounded conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the WARNING Improper use of the equipment grounding terminal or lead on grounding can result in a risk of electric the microwave oven shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as
11. to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It Magnetron causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through anes the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Metal floor Glass tumtable Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy HSITSNA Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the
12. with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes HSITSNA Arranging food For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking tines may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines 27 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS CONT Using aluminum foil cont Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 14 in 64 cm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remov
13. you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 For service call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate at the upper side of cavity front in your Microwave oven Also record the other information shown below Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Sears Service Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 professional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product
14. Display will show ENTER TIME OF DAY If a time of day is not set will show on the Display until you touch Clock Example To set the clock for 10 30 AM Touch Display Shows STOP Clear 3 1 0 3 0 an 4 START in A aS NOTES If you enter in an incorrect time and touch Clock you cannot set time of day Enter the correct time If you touch STOP Clear while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set 12 INTERRUPTING COOKING You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START If you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch STOP Clear CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised To set CHILD LOCK Display Shows Time of day 2 cs ARN Touch and hold until D L appears in the a display approximately 4 seconds To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows Time of day nen run 1 CSTART Touch and hold until tg L disappears in the display approximately 4 seconds TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer You can set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To set 3 minutes Touch Display Sho
15. crews 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 3 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged 4 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out 4 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 24 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power NOTE Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktop light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws Replace bulb with candelabra base 30 watt bulb Part No 6912W3Q001A available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME HSITSNA 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Tip th
16. e 5 cooking experience as enjoyable and productive 5 Turntable The turntable turns food as it cooks T as possible To get you Up and running quickly the for more even cooking It must be in the oven 1 Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents 6 Cooktop Light microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 2 Model and Serial Number Plate amp Cooking Guide Label 3 Charcoal Filter behind Vent Grille 7 Grease Filters See Caring for the filters section 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions 1 1 Tumtable 2 Hub 2 3 Support 3 4 Shaft 4 The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the tumtable in place To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Using your microwave oven section QUICK Lou p
17. e grille forward then lift out to remove 25 Bulb holder A L 4 Lift up the bulb holder 5 Replace the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb Part No 6912W3Q001 A available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 6 Slide the top of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 26 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if necessary add more time in small increments Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be re heated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to heat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different s
18. e the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than 34 in 1 9 cm Container must be at least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 14 in 64 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Always place the container on the turntable e Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization 28 Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave ove
19. ervings Number of 1 Aule i Rebest rH Dinner plate 1 2 servings Choose food category Roll Muffin 1 4 pieces Touch pad Category Time When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and End will display COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT CODE CATEGORY SERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION 1sering t0oz serving 1sering t0oz 02 Place on a low plate paren Cover with vented plastic wrap 2 servings 15 oz k Let stand 3 minutes SOUP SAUCE 1 Ae Place in shallow microwavable casserole Cover with vented plastic wrap 3 cups Stir and let stand 3 minutes CASSEROLE 1 cup Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Stir and let stand 3 minutes ROLL MUFFIN 1 piece 2 oz Place on paper towel 2 pieces 4 oz Do not cover 3 pieces 6 oz 4 pieces 8 oz 22 Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy To clean turntable and turntable support wash in water and a sponge or mild sudsy water for soft cloth Glass turntable heavily soiled areas use Use only mild a mild cleanser and nonabrasive soaps or a scouring sponge The mild detergent Be sure turntable and turntable to keep the areas clean support are dishwasher where the door and O safe oven frame touch A N O T
20. esults remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting e Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food FOOD TOUCH Auto Defrost WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET tenths of a pound Meat 1 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Poultry 2 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Fish 3 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Weight conversion table You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals Equivalent Weight OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT 1 6 10 3 2 20 4 0 One Quarter Pound 48 30 6 4 40 8 0 a One Half Pound 9 6 60 112 70 12 0 75 Three Quarters Pound 128 80 14 4 20 16 0 1 00 One Pound AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting
21. frosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily e Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining e For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see the Microwave Cooking Tips section e Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required HSITSNA Using Quick Touch Your oven s menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically Tell the oven what you want Then let you microwave oven cook your selections POPCORN Popcorn lets you pop 3 0 and 3 5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To set your microwave oven correcily follow this chart Example To pop a 3 0 oz bag Touch Display Shows Ho
22. haped pieces e With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through If you are using the Sensor function be sure to vent Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time Always allow food to stand after cooking Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However
23. he oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Operating safety precautions Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup
24. is not always present This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid To reduce the risk of injury to persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container HSITSNA SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is door open since open door operation can particularly important that the oven door close result in harmful exposure to microwave properly and that there is no damage to the energy It is important not to defeat or tamper 1 Door bent with the safety interlocks 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Electrical A DANGER requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15
25. is symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow immediately instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use
26. m out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware 29 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works The microwave oven will not run e The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet See the Electrical Requirements section on page 6 and the Electrical connection section on Page 8 A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has had a power failure e You are using the oven as a timer Touch STOP Clear to cancel the Kitchen Timer The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START e You did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP Clear to cancel that operation COOKING TIMES PROBLEM Food is not cooked enough The display shows a time is not cooking 30 e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell
27. n appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 34 in 1 9 cm deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on HSITSNA As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this stea
28. owers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used COOK Power 100 of full power 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power 1 10 of full power Medium High Medium Medium Low Defrost Low It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave oven WHEN TO USE IT e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food HSITSNA e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews e Melting chocolate Heating pastries e Manually defrosting foods such as bread fish
29. peo i n ia rd once for 3 5 oz twice for 3 0 oz Time counting down and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and End will display PIZZA Pizza lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice NOTE Place on a low plate amp paper towel e Do not cover Example To reheat 2 slices of Pizza Touch Display Shows Pizza once for 1 slice twice for 2 slices three times for 3 slices Time counting down and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and End will display 20 FROZEN ENTREE Frozen Entree lets you cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of commercially packaged microwave frozen entree without entering cooking times and power levels Remove tray from outer carton Do not remove film cover but cut it to vent Example To reheat a 20 oz frozen entree Touch Display Shows froze a Entreg once for 10 oz twice for 20 oz Time counting down and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and End will display POTATO The Potato lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes NOTE Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato Before baking pierce potato with fork several times After baking let stand for 5 minutes Example To cook 2 Potatoes Touch Display Shows w once for 1 potato twice for 2 potatoes three
30. receiver away from the microwave oven Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits For the best cooking results Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch Add Minute while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using add minute section Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 1 minute When the time is up the water should be heated Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage t
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33. table 17 Auto defrost table Cont sesser 18 Defrosting tipS ocococcccnncococnncnnonennnnonan conos 19 Using Quick ToUCh oonocccnnncccnnonicinnncccnnnccnnnao 20 Auto COOK nio aid 21 Cooking guide for Auto Cook eee 21 Auto Relation dario 22 Cooking guide for Auto Reheat 22 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 23 Caring for the filters ooonconccc cucccnnnnso 24 25 Replacing the cooktop and oven lights 25 26 Microwave Cooking TIpS ccssssee 27 28 Questions and ANSWeIS occccccnonacccnnnnonnnnnnnnnns 29 Troubleshooting cccccssscccesssseeeeeeeseeeens 30 31 AA Back cover Microwave Hood Combination Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION For one year from the date of purchase if this Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair it free of charge FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE MAGNETRON For five years from the date of purchase if the magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair it free of charge The above warranty coverage applies only to Microwave Hood Combinations which are used for private household purposes WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1 800 4 MY HOME This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives
34. times for 3 potatoes four times for 4 potatoes Time counting down and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and End will display AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides four preset categories for Display Shows cooking Time counting down and Example To cook 2 cups of Casserole COOK Enter quantity servings Number of Ac 4 Fresh 1 4 cups vegetable P Display Shows Choose food category Frozen 1 4 cups reo vegetable ouch pa vegetable Frozen 2 When the cook time is over vegetable you will hear four beeps and End will display COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK CODE CATEGORY QUANTITY DIRECTIONS Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole FRESH Add water according to the quantity VEGETABLE Cover with plastic wrap and vent 1 2 cups add 2 tbsp water 3 4 cups add 2 tbsp water Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole FROZEN Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Let stand 3 minutes HSITSNA VEGETABLE 3 4 cups add 2 tbsp water Place in a microwavable bowl or RICE casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 cups Let stand 5 minutes Stir and let stand 3 minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole CASSEROLE Cover with plastic wrap and vent 21 AUTO REHEAT Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for Display Shows reheating Time counting down and Example To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate 2 COOK Touch Di splay Shows Enter quantity s
35. u Popcorn Potata coa iz 4 Frozen Auto Time 5 Entree Cook Defrost T 9 Timer 11 O01 N Cook d Heli 43 Timo Power Minute 12 2 START STOP 45 CS Br d Clear er SS High Low Off High Night Oft 1 Display The display includes a clock and 2 Popcorn Touch this pad to pop one of 2 bag indicators to tell you time of day cooking time sizes of popcom without entering a cook time or settings cook powers quantities weights and power cooking functions selected 10 3 Potato Touch this pad to cook up to 4 potatoes without entering a cook time or power 4 Pizza Touch this pad to reheat one or several slices of pizza without entering a cook time or power 5 Frozen Entree Touch this pad to cook a 10 to 20 ounce 284 to 567 g frozen entree without entering a cook time or power 6 Auto Cook Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 7 Time Defrost Touch this pad to set a defrost time 8 Number Pads Touch number pads to enter cooking times cook powers quantities weights or food categories 9 Auto Defrost Touch this pad followed by number pads to thaw frozen meat by weight 10 Auto Reheat Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 11 Timer Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer 12 Add minute Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 100
36. urntable when closed Wipe well with clean cloth vsupport Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it HSITSNA For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper i towels etc can dam age the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces 23 CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month NOTE If you microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air the chacoal filter Part No 2B72706D available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months Grease filters Part No 5230W1A012A Charcoal filter Part No 2B72706D 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 2 Remove the vent grille mounting s
37. vable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack HSITSNA AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast Place chicken breast side up on a up to 6 lbs side down Cover warm areas with microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting by aluminum foil immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Cut up Separate pieces and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Turn over Cover warm areas with Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water aluminum foil CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack up to 6 lbs aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water
38. ws Timer 3 00 Time counting down EXHAUST FAN The pad on the bottom center of the control panel controls the 2 speed exhaust fan Example To set the exhaust fan speed Touch 1 High Low Off Once for HIGH Twice for Low 2 1 High Low Off Display Shows Turn off fan when desired NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the FAN pad will not turn the fan off You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking COOKTOP LIGHT The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the cooktop light Example To set the Lamp for HIGH Display Shows Touch 1 Ce High Night O once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light To turn off touch pad one or two times depending on light setting TIME DEFROST Using TIME DEFROST can defrost for a selected length of time Example To set TIME DEFROST for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows y AN 3 STARTS Time counting down At the end of the Time defrost four tones will sound HSITSNA ADD MINUTE A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START Example To cook for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows Time of
39. you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the chart on Page 15 The oven door is not closed completely counting down but the oven You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch STOP Clear to cancel the Kitchen Timer TURNTABLE PROBLEM The turntable will not turn The turntable is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft e The support is not operating correctly Remove the turntable and restart the oven If the support still does not move call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM You do not hear the e You have not entered the correct command programming or end of cycle tone HSITSNA DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM The display is flashing There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Clock section on Page 12 If none of these items are causing your problem call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME 31 Get it fixed at your home or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door opene
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